Sayat Nova East Armenian Menu and Prices

$5.50

our special chick pea dip a delicate blend of tahini, fresh lemon juice and garlic, garnished with a splash of olive oil and parsley

$10.50

armenian steak tartar-fresh lean beef ground with cracked wheat and delicate spices, topped with onions, parsley, tomatoes and light olive oil.

$5.50

"farmer’s cheese" dip of creamy strained yogurt topped with fresh mint and olive oil.

$5.50

smoked eggplant dip-a tasty blend of tahini, fresh lemon juice and garlic, garnished with a splash of olive oil.

$5.50

vegetarian grape leaves stuffed with rice, chick peas, pine nuts, onions and tomatoes and cooked in olive oil. served with a fresh lemon wedge

$5.50

plump eggplant fried in olive oil then topped with sautéed peppers and onions.

$5.50

spinach lightly sautéed in olive oil and onions. served chilled with a fresh lemon wedge.

$5.50

assortment of marinated olives & armenian string cheese

$7.50

2 flaky philo triangles stuffed with delicate cheeses and green onions then baked to a golden brown.

$7.50

2 cheese boereg philo triangles with fresh sautéed spinach.

$4.50

an armenian favorite. a hearty mixture of red lentils, onions, carrots and celery served piping hot.

$6.50

baked armenian thin-crust pizza topped with savory ground beef, minced onions, peppers, tomatoes and spices.

$5.50

great northern beans and sautéed onions are slowly simmered in a light tomato and olive oil sauce.

$5.50

tender grape leaves stuffed with minced lamb, vegetables and spices, cooked in a light garlic sauce.

$5.50

plump eggplant stuffed with ground lamb, green peppers, tomatoes and garlic, baked in a light tomato sauce.

$4.50

a traditional favorite with delicate seasonings.

$10.50

choose 3, hommos, labneh, baba ghannouj, armenian spinach, plaki, taboule, jajic, sarma, yalanchi sarma, red cabbage & tourshee.

$5.50

a refreshingly light salad of diced tomatoes, green onions, cracked wheat and parsley dressed with fresh lemon and olive oil.

$5.50

creamy garlic yogurt mixed with crisp cucumbers and mint.

$4.50

anour house specialty of thinly sliced red cabbage marinated in a lemon vinaigrette.

$4.50

a tangy assortment of pickled vegetables.

$4.50

a crisp mixture of greens dressed with mint vinaigrette.

$9.95

pita sandwich stuffed with char-broiled ground beef and lamb, sliced onions and tomatoes. served with rice pilaf and green salad.

$9.95

stuffed eggplant, plaki, and boereg served with house green salad.

$9.95

sarma, stuffed eggplant, taboule and green salad.

$9.95

cheese or spinach boereg, taboule, plaki, rice and house salad.

$9.95

fresh ground lamb mixed with cracked wheat stuffed with meat and spices, then baked. served with jajic and house green salad.

$14.95

a fresh whole trout deboned and stuffed with dill, cilantro, scallions and parsley. lightly char-broiled and napped with fine herbs, lemon juice and olive oil. served with rice pilaf.

$9.95

chicken legs marinated in lemon juice, garlic and olive oil. char-broiled and served with rice pilaf and red cabbage.

$10.95

marinated boneless breast of chicken sautéed with green peppers and onions. served with rice pilaf.

$12.95

sautéed lamb rice pilaf.

$12.95

cubed leg of lamb char-broiled to perfection, served with rice pilaf and garnished with pepper and tomato.

$12.95

three pieces of beef kebab and 3 pieces of chicken kebab char-broiled. served with rice pilaf and garnished with pepper and tomato.

$11.95

marinated cubes of boneless, skinless chicken breast char-broiled. served rice pilaf and garnished with pepper and tomato.

$25.95

lamb chops

$17.95

fresh jumbo shrimp char-broiled. your choice of soup or salad. served with rice pilaf and garnished with pepper and tomato.

$17.95

fresh jumbo shrimp sautéed with onions, green peppers and garlic. your choice of soup or salad.

$19.95

prime beef char-broiled to your taste. your choice of soup or salad. served with rice pilaf and garnished with pepper and tomato

$11.95

marinated beef fillet char-broiled with pickled turnips and tahini. served with rice pilaf and red cabbage salad.

$13.95

marinated fillet of beef cubes char-broiled. served with rice pilaf and garnished with pepper and tomato.

$9.95

marinated onions, peppers, tomatoes, zucchini and eggplant char-broiled. served with rice pilaf.

$9.95

marinated boneless, skinless chicken breast cradled in hot pita. served with rice pilaf.

Price may varies

chicken cous cous

Price may varies

topped breast of chicken

Price may varies

grilled pork chops

Price may varies

traditional cous cous

Price may varies

catfish kebob

$17.95

tender cubes of leg of lamb char-broiled to perfection.

$18.95

cubed fillet of beef marinated, then char-broiled.

$15.95

marinated boneless skinless chicken breast char-broiled until tender.

$16.95

a delicious combination of lean ground beef and lamb mixed with parsley, onions and aromatic spices, then char-broiled.

$18.95

fresh jumbo shrimp char-broiled to perfection.

$14.95

char-broiled chunks of marinated onions, mushrooms, peppers, tomatoes, zucchini and eggplant. served with basmanti rice.

$16.95

a tasty combination of char-broiled beef, chicken and lulla kebabs.

$17.95

served with rice pilaf and garnished with pepper & onion

$18.95

served with rice pilaf and garnished with pepper & onion.

$17.95

a traditional north african dish of tender lamb, fresh vegetables and steamed semolina, cooked in a light tomato broth and served with our special hot sauce.

$16.95

boneless, skinless chicken breast char-broiled and served over a bed of steamed semolina. accompanied by fresh sautéed spinach in a light tomato sauce.

$15.95

assorted fresh vegetables and steamed semolina gently cooked in a light tomato sauce. served with our special hot sauce.

$15.95

meat-filled or vegetarian grape leaves cooked in a light garlic sauce served with your choice of vegetarian stuffed eggplant or meat stuffed eggplant

$16.95

armenian-style meatballs stuffed with tasty diced lamb and spice filling. served in a hot yogurt mint soup.

$15.95

a generous serving of sarma, boereg, kufta and eggplant.

$15.95

a delicious combination of spinach boereg, taboule, rice, hot plaki and armenian spinach.

$18.95

fresh jumbo shrimp sautéed with onions, green peppers and garlic. served with rice pilaf.

$17.95

a fresh whole trout deboned and stuffed with dill, cilantro, scallions and parsley. lightly char-broiled and napped with fine herbs, lemon juice and olive oil. served with rice pilaf.

$25.95

three tender young lamb chops char-broiled to taste. served with rice pilaf and garnished with pepper & onion. the finest in chicago.

$17.95

bite-sized pieces of tender lamb lightly sautéed with onions, green peppers and tomatoes. served with rice pilaf

$15.95

boneless, skinless chicken breast of chicken marinated and sautéed with green peppers and onions. served with rice pilaf.

$15.95

a boneless breast of chicken char-broiled and topped with spinach and cheese. served with rice pilaf, garnished with pepper & onion.

$19.95

our prime strip steak char-broiled to order.served with rice pilaf and garnished with pepper & onion.

$4.00

rich philo pastry with either pistachio or walnut filling.

$5.00

milk custard pudding accompanied by a light syrup and walnut topping.

$5.00

delicate shredded philo with a creamy custard filling.

$5.00

silky, chocolate mousse with a chocolate crumb crust and whipped cream topping.

$5.00

raspberry cheesecake

Price may varies

rrich infusion blends the delicate, nectar-like flavor of white tea with the sweet-tart punch of california pomegranates.

Price may varies

mpeach, ginger and rare white tea

Price may varies

a strong lightly sweet black tea with hint of currant

Price may varies

traditional japanese sencha green tea infused with matcha

Price may varies

bold, refreshing flavor a perfect complement to the end of a meal

$3.00

strong, dark, double roasted coffee served with grounds.

$11.00

blend of vanilla vodka, govida chocolate, chilled with our armenian coffee

$9.00

chilled mint and chocolate liqueur, with whip cream and chocolate chip top.

$10.00

the first of the armenian vintage brandies, rich gold & amber color, fruit features are counter-balanced by undertones of lemon, caramel &dried fig. the final note contains a tinge of bitter almond.a

$12.00

beautiful amber color with a touch of copper. lively & elegant aroma. beeswax, hazelnut & oak bark with traces of vanilla & dried plum dominate the bouquet. rounded, hidden, sweetish taste unfolds gr

$16.00

intense amber color with a tinge of "old gold". bright, elegant & complex aroma with shades of spices, oak bark & dried fruit. at the end one can feel tinges of balm. rich, complex, complet

$9.00

aniseed-flavored drink, traditionally prepared with ice and water-kevrya or el massaya

$11.00

our own original refreshing martini recipe made with bacardi,stirrings pomegranate liqueur and fresh citrus

$10.00

made with remy martin v,fresh lime juice & cranberry

$11.00

zacapa rum with chili infused raw sugar syrup & pineapple

$11.00

blend of smirnoff vanilla vodka,choco noir liqueur and our armenian coffee shaken and chilled

$12.00

bulleit rye, sugar,bitters strained into an arak rinsed glass and a lemon twist

$9.00

pomegranate wine, ketel one orange, splash of soda and fresh fruit

$9.00

effen cucumber with muddled limes and mint served in a tall glass & topped with soda or sprite

$6.50

armenia

$6.00

chicago,il

$6.00

bend,oregon

$6.00

belgium

$6.00

fort collins,co

$5.00

miller lite

$6.00

mexico

$6.50

petaluma,ca

$5.00

non-alcoholic

$9.00

armenia. a peppery sweet wine with fruitiness that enriches the taste of pomegranate

$9.00

comme autrefois, france (09) intense aromas of fruit, spices and balsamic

$8.00

bekaa valley, lebanon (2007) heady, aromatic, with fragrances of ripe red berries and hint of chocolate, soft tannins and long finish

$12.00

summerland, paso robles, ca, hints of black & boysenberry

$12.00

amity, or (08) aromas of black cherry& raspberry earthy& spicy

$9.00

red horn, spain (06) picota deep (aframbuesado) , black fruit pepper finishes

$11.00

lebanon (10)blend of cinsault, syrah& cabernet with a rich soft finish

$12.00

upper cut, napa valley (10) dark fruit and cocoa expressions, spice & espresso linger on fruit imbued finish

$10.00

milton park, australia (09) ripe berry fruit & exotic spicy notes marry with vanilla flavors

$8.00

rojo vivo, spain served by the glass , half caraf or full caraf

$11.00

loire,france (10) fruit flavors with very aromatic notes of green chilies and gooseberry

$10.00

santa barbara, ca ,refined, silky with elegant balance

$8.00

ca’stella, italy (09) pale golden hue, with heady aromas of fresh citrus fruit, crushed flowers and notes of pear

$9.00

alcanadre, spain (10)ripe fruit with a pleasant after taste

$9.00

louis konstanin guntrum,germany(10)dry riesling, citrus and mineral aromas lead into a full bodied finish

$9.00

zaretto brut, veneto, italy (09) pale golden hue, with heady aromas of fresh citrus fruit, crushed flowers and notes of pear

$8.00

served by glass, half carafe, full carafe